Middle East (Page 3)

Posted on Nov 18, 2024

Air

F-15E Pilot Recounts Having To Switch To Guns After Missiles Ran Dry During Iranian Drone Barrage F-15E Pilot Recounts Having To Switch To Guns After Missiles Ran Dry During Iranian Drone Barrage

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Joint Strike Fighters took part in recent strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, the Pentagon has disclosed.

Air

F-35C Naval Joint Strike Fighters Fly Combat Missions Against Houthis In Yemen F-35C Naval Joint Strike Fighters Fly Combat Missions Against Houthis In Yemen

Posted on Nov 13, 2024

Israel will buy 25 F-15IA fighters, marking the first new Eagles that the country has acquired since November 1995, when it ordered F-15I Ra’am jets. This summer, Israel had been given U.S. approval to by as many as 50 F-15IAs, as well as upgrade its F-15Is. Whether more F-15s or upgrades are added, the current wars in the Middle East mean that further acquisitions of combat aircraft are likely.

Air

Israel Executes Long Awaited Buy Of F-15IA Advanced Eagle Fighters Israel Executes Long Awaited Buy Of F-15IA Advanced Eagle Fighters

Posted on Nov 7, 2024

Notoriously underarmed F125 frigate will have to avoid the Red Sea.

German Navy Confirms Its Supersized Frigate Will Avoid The Red Sea German Navy Confirms Its Supersized Frigate Will Avoid The Red Sea

Updated on Nov 4, 2024

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has released a rare picture of an F-16I fighter armed with four Rampage missiles, an adaptation of a ground-launched precision-guided artillery rocket.

Air

Israeli F-16I Shown Loaded-Up With Four Rampage Stand-Off Missiles (Updated) Israeli F-16I Shown Loaded-Up With Four Rampage Stand-Off Missiles (Updated)

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

A Russian-made, S-300 missile system drives in front of the officials' stand during a military parade marking the annual Iranian National Army Day in Tehran, on April 18, 2019. - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called on Middle East states on April 18 to "drive back Zionism", in an Army Day tirade against the Islamic republic's archfoe Israel. Speaking flanked by top general as troops paraded in a show of might, Rouhani also sought to reassure the region that the weaponry on display was for defensive purposes and not a threat.

Israeli Strikes Knocked Out All Of Iran’s S-300 Air Defense Systems: Officials Israeli Strikes Knocked Out All Of Iran’s S-300 Air Defense Systems: Officials

Posted on Oct 28, 2024

Israel’s Reprisal Strike Carefully Calculated, Unclear If Jets Ever Flew Over Iran Israel’s Reprisal Strike Carefully Calculated, Unclear If Jets Ever Flew Over Iran

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Oct 26, 2024

Israel’s Retaliation Strikes On Iran Have Begun (Updated) Israel’s Retaliation Strikes On Iran Have Begun (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Oct 26, 2024

Russians Helped Houthis Target International Shipping: Report Russians Helped Houthis Target International Shipping: Report

Posted on Oct 25, 2024

U.S. pushed back against claim Israel will delay its retaliation strike over leaked documents.

U.S. Pushes Back On Claim Israel Delaying Iran Attack Over Document Leak U.S. Pushes Back On Claim Israel Delaying Iran Attack Over Document Leak

Posted on Oct 24, 2024

The existence of a top-secret Israeli drone, referred to as RA-01 and used for covert missions, has emerged from an unauthorized disclosure of U.S. intelligence documents which have now been posted all over social media.

Air

The Existence Of Israel’s Secret Stealth Drone Should Come As No Surprise The Existence Of Israel’s Secret Stealth Drone Should Come As No Surprise

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

Israel Trades Increasingly Bellicose Threats With Iran As Retaliation Operation Looms Israel Trades Increasingly Bellicose Threats With Iran As Retaliation Operation Looms

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Miss., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. during a nighttime aerial refueling mission.

Air

Questions Linger Over Australia’s Role In B-2 Spirit Strikes On Yemen Questions Linger Over Australia’s Role In B-2 Spirit Strikes On Yemen

Posted on Oct 18, 2024

Air

B-2 Spirits Just Sent A Very Ominous Message To Iran B-2 Spirits Just Sent A Very Ominous Message To Iran

Updated on Oct 17, 2024

Armies

Emergency THAAD Deployment To Israel Heightens Concerns On Strain To U.S. Air Defenses Emergency THAAD Deployment To Israel Heightens Concerns On Strain To U.S. Air Defenses

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

Israeli defense contractor Rafael says it has developed a new version of its combat-proven Trophy active protection system (APS) that is better able to defeat top-down attacks including drones.

Land

Trophy Armored Vehicle Protection System Gains New Ability To Defeat Drones Trophy Armored Vehicle Protection System Gains New Ability To Defeat Drones

Posted on Oct 8, 2024

Iran looks to have fielded a Chinese laser directed energy weapon capable of 'dazzling' drones or even destroying them in certain circumstances.

Land

Chinese Laser Anti-Drone System Spotted In Iran Chinese Laser Anti-Drone System Spotted In Iran

Posted on Oct 8, 2024

Israel marks the first anniversary of Hamas' infamous terrorist attacks last year, which touched off what the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now described as a "war of resurrection."

Israel Expands Ground Operation In Lebanon As World Braces For Retaliation Against Iran Israel Expands Ground Operation In Lebanon As World Braces For Retaliation Against Iran

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

Iranian attack on Israeli airbase shows some damage but nothing widespread

Air

Clearer Picture Of Damage To Israeli Airbase From Iranian Ballistic Missiles Emerges Clearer Picture Of Damage To Israeli Airbase From Iranian Ballistic Missiles Emerges

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Air

Watch Turkey’s ‘Solo Turk’ F-16 Demo Jet’s Close Call During A Recent Airshow Watch Turkey’s ‘Solo Turk’ F-16 Demo Jet’s Close Call During A Recent Airshow

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Iranian Oil Tankers Bolting From Major Export Island Ahead Of Possible Israeli Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Bolting From Major Export Island Ahead Of Possible Israeli Strikes

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

Israel apparently conducted strikes on the Syrian coast this morning, with explosions reported in the vicinity of the Russian-operated Khmeimim Air Base, near the city of Latakia. At this stage, it’s unclear if the Russian airbase was actually hit, deliberately or otherwise. Either way, however the attacks represent a notable escalation in terms of Israel’s willingness to prosecute targets close to Russian interests in Syria.

Claims Swirl Around Israeli Strikes Very Near Russia’s Air Base In Syria Claims Swirl Around Israeli Strikes Very Near Russia’s Air Base In Syria

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

Surreal Missile Battle In The Sky Seen In Astonishing Video Of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Barrage Surreal Missile Battle In The Sky Seen In Astonishing Video Of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Barrage

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

Air

AH-64 Apaches Practice Shooting Down Drones With Hellfire Missiles In Saudi Arabia AH-64 Apaches Practice Shooting Down Drones With Hellfire Missiles In Saudi Arabia

Updated on Oct 3, 2024

The world is bracing for Israel's response to Tuesday's massive Iranian ballistic missile barrage.

World Braces For Israel’s Retaliation To Iran’s Ballistic Missile Barrage World Braces For Israel’s Retaliation To Iran’s Ballistic Missile Barrage

Updated on Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Navy said it successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles headed to Israel.

U.S. Navy Destroyers “Successfully Engaged” Iranian Ballistic Missiles On Their Way To Israel U.S. Navy Destroyers “Successfully Engaged” Iranian Ballistic Missiles On Their Way To Israel

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

Ballistic missile attack from Iran on israel

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Rain Down On Israel (Updated) Iranian Ballistic Missiles Rain Down On Israel (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Updated on Oct 1, 2024

Israel’s “limited” ground campaign in Lebanon has entered its second day, now named Operation Northern Arrows. The area around the border in southern Lebanon has been subject to heavy artillery shelling, while the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has again struck targets in Beirut, the Lebanese capital.

Israel Waits For Possible Iranian Strikes As Commando Raids Into Lebanon Continue Israel Waits For Possible Iranian Strikes As Commando Raids Into Lebanon Continue

Posted on Oct 1, 2024

Israeli soldiers work on the maintenance of tanks deployed in the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel near the border with Lebanon on September 29, 2024. Israel said on September 29 that it was carrying out new air raids against "dozens" of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after killing the Iran-backed group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israel has also raised the prospect of a ground operation against Hezbollah, prompting widespread international concern.

Israeli Ground Operation In Lebanon Has Begun Israeli Ground Operation In Lebanon Has Begun

Updated on Oct 1, 2024

Air

Israeli 707 Tanker’s Secretive Remote Vision System Revealed In Long-Range Yemen Raid Israeli 707 Tanker’s Secretive Remote Vision System Revealed In Long-Range Yemen Raid

Updated on Sep 30, 2024

Israel Executes Massive Bunker Buster Strike On Hezbollah Command Headquarters In Beirut (Updated) Israel Executes Massive Bunker Buster Strike On Hezbollah Command Headquarters In Beirut (Updated)

Updated on Sep 27, 2024

Imagery said to show the aftermath of a highly targeted air strike on a car in Lebanon has prompted questions about whether a previously unknown miniature munition designed to produce extremely little collateral damage may have been employed.

Air

Was A Mini “Sword Bomb” Just Used To Strike A Car In Lebanon? Was A Mini “Sword Bomb” Just Used To Strike A Car In Lebanon?

Updated on Sep 27, 2024

Israel’s Potential Invasion Of Southern Lebanon Looms Larger Israel’s Potential Invasion Of Southern Lebanon Looms Larger

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

The USNS oiler Big Horn suffered a mishap at sea in the 5th Fleet region, raising logistics concerns for the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group

Navy Resupply Ship Mishap Could Have Big Impact On Mid-East Deployed Carrier Group Navy Resupply Ship Mishap Could Have Big Impact On Mid-East Deployed Carrier Group

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Hezbollah Converted Soviet Tu-143 Jet Recon Drone Into Cruise Missile Says IDF, Just Like Ukraine Hezbollah Converted Soviet Tu-143 Jet Recon Drone Into Cruise Missile Says IDF, Just Like Ukraine

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 23, 2024

An Israeli F-16I fighter jet taking off at an unidentified location.

Israeli Airstrikes In Lebanon Intensify Israeli Airstrikes In Lebanon Intensify

Posted on Sep 20, 2024

A man holds an Icom walkie talkie device after he removed the battery during the funeral of persons killed when hundreds of paging devices exploded in a deadly wave across Lebanon the previous day, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 18, 2024. Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon on September 17, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 in blasts the Iran-backed militant group blamed on Israel.

How Israel Turned Hezbollah’s Pagers Into Exploding Trojan Horses How Israel Turned Hezbollah’s Pagers Into Exploding Trojan Horses

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

More Electronics Explode In Lebanon As Israel Declares ‘New Phase’ Of War More Electronics Explode In Lebanon As Israel Declares ‘New Phase’ Of War

Posted on Sep 18, 2024

Hezbollah’s Exploding Pagers Could Be As Monumental A Cyber-Espionage Operation As Stuxnet Hezbollah’s Exploding Pagers Could Be As Monumental A Cyber-Espionage Operation As Stuxnet

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 17, 2024

Israeli Commando Raid In Syria Sends A Message To Iran That Its Underground Bases Are Not Untouchable Israeli Commando Raid In Syria Sends A Message To Iran That Its Underground Bases Are Not Untouchable

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 13, 2024

Captain of the USS Dwight D Eisenhower tells us what really went on during the ship's Red Sea combat cruise.

Sea

Carrier Captain In Combat: Our Video Interview With Christopher “Chowdah” Hill Carrier Captain In Combat: Our Video Interview With Christopher “Chowdah” Hill

Posted on Sep 10, 2024

Iranian ground-to-ground Sajil missile launches at an undisclosed location in Iran on November 12, 2008.

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Russia: Reports Iranian Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Russia: Reports

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

Navy Capt. Chris "Chowdah" Hill, commander of the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, opens up about the carrier group's recent dangerous and grueling deployment to the Middle East.

Sea

Carrier Captain In Combat: What Went On During 7 Months Under Fire Around The Red Sea Carrier Captain In Combat: What Went On During 7 Months Under Fire Around The Red Sea

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

North Korea has revealed two new kamikaze drones that look to be virtual copies, at least externally, of the Israeli-made Harop and Hero-400.

Air

North Korea Unveils Clones of Israeli Kamikaze Drones North Korea Unveils Clones of Israeli Kamikaze Drones

Posted on Aug 26, 2024

This photo taken from a position in northern Israel shows an Israeli Air Force fighter jet firing flares as it flies to intercept a hostile aircraft that launched from Lebanon over the border area with south Lebanon on August 25, 2024. The Israeli military announced early August 25, 2024 that it was conducting pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah said August 25, 2024 it had launched more than 320 rockets at Israel overnight, targeting a string of military positions, even as Israel's military said it was carrying out pre-emptive strikes against the group. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP) (Photo by JALAA MAREY/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes In Lebanon Just Before Hezbollah Carried Out Retribution Barrage (Updated) Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes In Lebanon Just Before Hezbollah Carried Out Retribution Barrage (Updated)

Posted on Aug 25, 2024

A newly emerged photo provides our best look so far at the unusual layout of Iran’s intriguing drone-carrier ship, the IRGC Shahid Bagheri, including its angled flight deck. Converted from an existing commercial vessel, this so-called “forward base ship” design is definitely topical considering the kind of anti-shipping campaign currently being waged by Iranian proxies in the Red Sea and, according to the U.S., by Iran, increasingly further afield.

Sea

Iran’s Bizarre ‘Aircraft Carrier’ Seen In New Detail Iran’s Bizarre ‘Aircraft Carrier’ Seen In New Detail

Posted on Aug 21, 2024

Turkey's GENESIS program jump started local warship production and made beached new life into the FFG-7 frigates.

Sea

Project GENESIS: How Turkey Resurrected Its Secondhand Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates Project GENESIS: How Turkey Resurrected Its Secondhand Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates

By Tayfun Ozberk

Posted on Aug 19, 2024

Hezbollah has released a video providing the best look so far inside its extensive network of huge underground tunnel systems, including concealed heavy multiple rocket launch systems, part of an extensive arsenal of weapons that could be employed against Israel. The release of the footage comes as tensions in the Middle East remain high, with fears of an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah as well as a potential broader conflict involving Iran and other Iran-aligned militias.

Hezbollah Touts Rocket Cave Network Capable Of Underground Launches Hezbollah Touts Rocket Cave Network Capable Of Underground Launches

Posted on Aug 16, 2024

Captain hill on how his tweets would have needed to change if the ship was hit.

Carrier Captain On How His Up-Beat Tweets Would Have Needed To Change If Houthi Missiles Struck His Ship Carrier Captain On How His Up-Beat Tweets Would Have Needed To Change If Houthi Missiles Struck His Ship

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

Secretive ultra-quiet special operations drones, now designated RQ-29s, that have been operating in the Middle East for years might now be headed for the Pacific.

Air

Super Quiet Special Operations Drones May Migrate To Pacific Theater Super Quiet Special Operations Drones May Migrate To Pacific Theater

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

F-15IA sale approved by state department.

Air

Israel Officially Cleared To Buy 50 New F-15IAs, Upgrade 25 F-15Is Israel Officially Cleared To Buy 50 New F-15IAs, Upgrade 25 F-15Is

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

The Ohio-class, guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) transits with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), not shown, on the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 21. Philippine Sea is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.

Sea

U.S. Navy Rushes To Further Bolster Presence In Middle East U.S. Navy Rushes To Further Bolster Presence In Middle East

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets brandishing full loads of nine air-to-air missiles have touched down at a base in Jordan ahead of expected Iranian attacks against Israel.

Air

F/A-18E Super Hornets Fully Loaded With Air-To-Air Missiles Arrive In Jordan F/A-18E Super Hornets Fully Loaded With Air-To-Air Missiles Arrive In Jordan

Posted on Aug 9, 2024

A brief video clip of a U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye linking up with an Air Force HC-130J tanker somewhere over in the Middle East calls attention to how this aircraft has become even more of a force multiplier with the added ability to refuel in flight.

Air

E-2D Refueling From HC-130 Over Middle East Highlights The Hawkeye’s Potential E-2D Refueling From HC-130 Over Middle East Highlights The Hawkeye’s Potential

Posted on Aug 7, 2024

Israel and Hezbollah traded attacks as the Lebanese militant group's leader issued a new threat.

Attacks In Lebanon-Israel Border Region Intensify Ahead Of Anticipated Large-Scale Strikes Attacks In Lebanon-Israel Border Region Intensify Ahead Of Anticipated Large-Scale Strikes

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

The U.S. Navy supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln is heading toward the Middle East with an air wing that includes EA-18G Growlers equipped with new AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer-Mid Band (NGJ-MB) electronic warfare pods.

Air

EA-18G Growlers With New Jamming Pods Onboard Carrier Heading To Middle East EA-18G Growlers With New Jamming Pods Onboard Carrier Heading To Middle East

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

F-22s being sent to Middle East to protect Israel.

Scramble Underway To Prepare For Looming Iranian Retribution Strike On Israel Scramble Underway To Prepare For Looming Iranian Retribution Strike On Israel

Posted on Aug 5, 2024

Air

More U.S. Combat Aircraft Heading To Middle East Ahead Of Expected Iranian Attack On Israel (Updated) More U.S. Combat Aircraft Heading To Middle East Ahead Of Expected Iranian Attack On Israel (Updated)

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a bomb smuggled into the guesthouse where he was staying, according to The New York Times.

Planted Bomb Was Used To Kill Hamas Leader In Tehran: Report Planted Bomb Was Used To Kill Hamas Leader In Tehran: Report

Posted on Aug 1, 2024

Demonstrators wave flags and hold pictures of the leader of the Palestinian militant Hamas group, Ismail Haniyeh, (C) and senior leader Saleh al-Arouri during a protest on July 31, 2024 in Beirut's Burj al-Barajneh camp for Palestinian refugees, denouncing his killing. Hamas said on July 31 its political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he was attending the swearing-in of the new president, and vowed the act "will not go unanswered".

Claims Swirl Around How Israel Assassinated Hamas Leader In Tehran (Updated) Claims Swirl Around How Israel Assassinated Hamas Leader In Tehran (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 31, 2024

The world awaits Israel's response after a deadly Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer field.

World Awaits Israel’s Response To Deadly Hezbollah Rocket Attack That Hit Soccer Field World Awaits Israel’s Response To Deadly Hezbollah Rocket Attack That Hit Soccer Field

Updated on Jul 29, 2024

Greece has made good on its promise to buy F-35 stealth fighters, confirming today that it will buy an initial batch of 20 of the aircraft at a cost of around $3.5 billion. The decision is an important step in the modernization of the Hellenic Air Force, which has recently inducted other new combat aircraft types, while plans to retire older jets have also been unveiled. The move also has a particular resonance in terms of Greece’s tense relations with regional rival Turkey, which was booted out of the F-35 program, after buying Russian-made S-400 air defense systems.

Air

Greece Buying F-35s Widens Qualitative Gap With Turkey Greece Buying F-35s Widens Qualitative Gap With Turkey

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

A jet ski loaded with explosives, and presumed to be of Ukrainian origin, has been found off the Turkish coast near Istanbul. The modified jet ski likely joins a growing fleet of Ukrainian kamikaze drone boats that have been notably effective in disrupting Russian Navy activities in the Black Sea, in the process sinking or damaging multiple warships.

Sea

Explosives-Packed Jet Ski Drone Appears Off Turkish Coast Explosives-Packed Jet Ski Drone Appears Off Turkish Coast